Ademola Lookman
ATMAttempts four shots in draw
Lookman registered four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal.
Analysis: Lookman let Atletico's two best second-half chances slip in Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League semifinal first-leg draw with Arsenal, first cooking William Saliba on the move but hitting a soft shot right at David Raya, then losing his footing as he broke into the box on another dangerous counter just moments later. Outside of those misses, he still impacted the game by linking play and stretching Arsenal's shape with his direct runs, finishing with two completed dribbles, four shots (two on target) and putting in work defensively with two tackles won and two interceptions. Lookman now sits on three goals and three assists in 14 Champions League appearances (12 starts) this season split between Atalanta and Atletico.
Starting to face Arsenal
Lookman (adductor) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Arsenal.
Analysis: Lookman was already training Monday, and that has led to his return against Arsenal, fit enough for the starting XI immediately. He played a pretty big role in the quarter-finals and will likely see a similar role against the Gunners, a dynamic attacker who will find his chances. He has recorded two goals and one assist in seven UCL appearances (six starts) with the club, as one of the goals came in their last UCL contest.
Dealing with adductor issue
Lookman was forced off in the 62nd minute of Saturday's Copa del Rey final defeat against Real Sociedad after feeling a sharp pain in his adductor and is ruled out for the coming days, according to the club.
Analysis: Lookman had been forced off in the second half of Saturday's Copa del Rey final and the medical tests have confirmed the damage, with the Nigerian now working with the rehabilitation staff in a race against time to be available for the Arsenal clash at the Metropolitano. The Nigerian winger has been decent since joining the Colchoneros, with four goals and one assist in 14 appearances across all competitions, making his absence a significant blow for coach Diego Simeone's side. Nicolas Gonzalez is expected to take on a larger role on the left wing until Lookman returns to full fitness.
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